<p><p><figure id='attachment_1566' style='max-width:709px' class='caption alignnone'><img class="wp-image-1566 size-full" src="https://www.geoinstitute.org/sites/default/files/geotech-tools-uploads/…; alt="Photograph of a traditional smooth drum compaction roller." width="709" height="532" /><figcaption class='caption-text'> Example of a smooth drum traditional compaction roller. Photograph courtesy of David White</figcaption></figure></p><p>Compactive energy is applied using a variety of machine rollers. The compactive energy densifies the soil improving the soils’ engineering properties. Advantages include low cost, and wide usage and acceptance. This technique is applicable new embankments, embankment widening, and stabilization of the working platform.</p><p>